Accounting Assistant II

Wilsonart International • Columbia, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilsonart’s Columbia location has an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant II. The position performs routine and some non-routine clerical and accounting functions under standard procedures in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or a related financial area. Duties include posting and balancing general or subsidiary ledger information, processing payments, and compiling portions of monthly closings and annual reports. The role also performs other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically using pivot tables.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication skills for vendor and customer interactions.
• Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to type sufficiently for data entry and operate a calculator by touch.
• Ability to trace problems to source documents, work independently, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Associate degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; one year of experience may substitute for one year of degree.
• Business Administration or a closely related field.
• At least three years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify and post details of business transactions, including funds received and disbursed.
• Compute and record charges, refunds, costs of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items.
• Process and enter vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records.
• Sort and review financial documents and transaction data for correctness.
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Gather monthly sales data by location.
• Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Investigate documentation to resolve account discrepancies, including issuing stop payments and adjustments.
• Obtain necessary approvals for non-inventory invoices.
• Schedule and execute payments by ACH, check, or wire.
• Generate and send invoices and statements to customers.
• Record daily cash, check, and credit card payments.
• Track and manage aging reports to identify overdue accounts and follow up with customers on past-due balances.
• Process credit memos and refunds.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures.
• Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system with accurate general ledger coding.
• Match vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Onboard vendors, maintain W-9/1099 records, and resolve billing disputes or inquiries.
• Perform other appropriate duties competently, professionally, and courteously, and contribute to team efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts and dependent care options.
• Vision and legal benefits.
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics.
• Tuition reimbursement for the employee and dependents.
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility.
• Training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Development programs.
• Paid vacation and holidays in the first year.
• A culture that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree